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Genres: ComedyRoma
Starring: Woody Harrelson, Richard Jenkins, Patricia Clarkson, Justin Timberlake, Jenna Elfman, Bryan Greenberg, Andy Samberg
Director(s): Will Gluck
Country: USA
Year: 2011
Available Quality: DivX, iPod
IMDB Rating: 6.6 out of 10 (52460 votes)
While trying to avoid the clichs of Hollywood romantic comedies, Dylan and Jamie soon discover however that adding the act of sex to their friendship does lead to complications.
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plasticanimalz (25 May 2012)
Uff, this was bad
My motivation for see this was that I thought 'No Strings Attached' washilarious and I like Milla Kunis. The previews for this film lookedlike it would be funny, and though I don't really care for Justin as anactor, I like him on 'SNL,' so, I thought he would at least be funny.This seemed to me like it was a rushed project. I got the feeling thewhole time that this was written by some decent writers in the 2 nightsand filmed in 2 weeks. Everything felt rushed, predictable and cliché.Maybe a better actor could have pulled Justin's lines off better,giving them some punch...but instead, whenever he and Milla and longdiatribe's of banter, I felt like I was watching an acting scene in aclass, rather than a movie. It also felt like maybe they had as muchtime to rehearse the scenes as a cold reading. The only good thingabout the movie was Woody Harrelson. He was great. Milla's mom wasgood..., some of the lines were good, but too rushed through to reallycome across as good or leave any weight, and Milla and Justin had goodchemistry. The only thing believable about this film was that theywould make good friends. A good couple, is questionable, but they atleast seemed to be having fun together. The movie was also extremelyformula with no twists or surprises. I didn't see the flash mob coming,at the end, but, really, who cares. I would not call that a good oremotional scene. It seemed more like this went on in a producermeeting. "Flash mobs are big right now. We should throw one in there atleast a couple times. The audience loves it when the actors do a groupsinging number in a film, and flash mobs are the next big thing!"EHHHHHH!!!!! Wrong. There was one, of sorts, in 'Enchanted,' but itworked only because it was a musical and was more of a Broadway numberthan a flash mob. I didn't care about anyone in this film. And how canyou when it's paint-by-the-numbers formula without any real depthwhatsoever? Everything in this film was a gimmick to make you "feel"something, but it was so all so transparent and spoon fed that itdidn't carry any weight.Justin should stick to singing. He's not a good actor. Being a goodsketch actor on 'SNL' does not mean you can read lines. The only reasonhe was halfway OK, but I wouldn't go as far as good, in "The SocialNetwork' was because his part was small and he wasn't really acting, hejust seemed to be reading lines and being himself. Not to mention, he'sgot a nice body but kind of Cro-Magnon looking. Without singing anddancing I don't really get his appeal...unless, of course, when he'sPhotoshopped. And him as an action star is even more ridiculous. Whathappened to the days of guys like Keanau Reeves? I mean, Jeremy Renner,Justin Timberlake, Adrian Brody? Seriously? None of these guys looklike they could even take a serious punch, nor do they look lithe andstealth enough to avoid one. Though, I'm getting off track of theromantic comedy massacre, of this film.It was on every level bad, other than Woody Harrleson, and completelyunbelievable, on every level. The fact that Justin, or a 26-yr-old, issome high-paid sought after art director is ridiculous. They might aswell have said he was a wealthy astronaut, which would have been justas believable. Topher Grace could pull off the young, over-achievingmarketing director in that Dennis Quaid film, because he's a goodactor...and they played up the fact that it was unusual for someone soyoung to be in that position.Watch 'No Strings Attached,' rather than wasting any time on this film.Two great actors, great script, great chemistry, feel good. This is afilm Milla should have turned down 'cause it did nothing for hercareer, and only cemented for me to avoid Justin in starring roles.He's just not good. The only film I liked him in was 'Southland Tales,'but he didn't say that much, does a musical number, and it was more ofa cameo that added a funny element to the film. This was probably oneof the worst romantic comedies I've seen in a long time. Two thumbsdown.
Jason Grant (24 May 2012)
Great Funny Date Movie
I fully expected this movie to be "No Strings Attached," only with muchbetter casting. I could not have been more wrong. In fact, this filmdestroyed any expectations that I had preconceived. It was quitepossibly the best romantic comedy or date movie I have seen in the pastfive years. Casting was certainly key and I can not see anyone exceptfor Timberlake and Kunis portraying these characters.Dylan (Timberlake) runs an extremely popular blog and is the perfectcandidate to run the online editions of any magazine. Jamie (Kunis) isa corporate head hunter; someone who goes after specific job candidateson behalf of a company. She is hired by GQ to convince Dylan to take ahigh position with the magazine. After Dylan agrees to take the job andmoves to New York he develops a kindred friendship with Jamie. Bothcharacters realizing their need for carnal interaction; they decide tostart just being "friends with benefits." Things become complicated asit is slowly revealed that Dylan tends to run away from hardsituations. His father is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and it ismade obvious that Dylan struggles to accept the hand that he has beendealt. Dylan's denial allows him to deny that he in fact has developedfeelings for Jamie, who has also developed feelings for him. Long storyshort, it is Dylan's father who talks sense into him allowing Dylan toconfess his feelings for Jamie. I walked away from the film feelingthat the overall message conveyed is that 'life is tough so it isimportant to find happiness with the one that you love.' It is alsoworth noting that Woody Harrelson does an excellent job by providing asupporting role and comic relief. His character, Tommy, is the sportseditor for the magazine and also a homosexual. He tends to be thevehicle that pushes the story along and helps to sugar coat some of thefilm's seriousness. I will say that the movie is sappy at times but the'heart' mixes with the awkward story line in such a way that makes thismovie work 8 Stars Out Of 10
J Dub (24 May 2012)
surprisingly funny and realistic
WHAT A GREAT MOVIE! The two of them had great chemistry together, and it comes across on screen. The movie was realistic, and while the cast was great, MILA KUNIS IS A GODDESS! You run the gamut of emotions, and while it gets somewhat sweet and syrupy at the end, you can tell that that is the way they planned it!! A MUST SEE!!!
troy-manatunga (24 May 2012)
it's a movie worth spending your money and time on
Touching, Funny and warm.Justin Timberlake stars as Dylan; the arts director for GQ magazine inNYC alongside Mila Kunis who plays Jamie a successful headhunter. Dylanmeets Jamie when he flies over from LA for his job interview with GQmagazine and is her client. Jamie becomes a friend to Dylan in NYCsince he has no friends in this town as yet apart from Tommy who is hisgay colleague who Dylan keeps a distance with for obvious reasons.Dylan and Jamie who are both on the rebound after failed relationshipsare currently off the market and living it up single like GeorgeClooney (Or so they think). FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS finally is a rom-comfor both male and the female audience. Fast flowing and hilarious it'sa very well- orchestrated directorial by Will Gluck.The success behind FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS is a great combination ofacting talent, script and the directorial. Dylan and Tommy (WoddyHarreison) keep the whole life in the movie all cheerful at all times.I have watched Justin Timberlake in many movies before however this isby far one his best performances. The scene on the Hollywood sign ishilarious and very brilliantly done by both Justin and Mila. (You havegot to watch this). Since the performance in BLACK SWAN to see MilaKunis on screen is quite welcome. The 28 year old Ukrainian beauty isas stunning as always and very convincing. During the latter momentswhen her character moves into realization she brings out Jamieconvincingly and connects with the viewers. Even so drawing a few tearsif you're very sensitive. Especially to a female audience! Jenna Elfmanwho is hilarious in the sitcom ACCIDENTLLY ON PURPOSE plays a mellowAnnie, who is Dylan's sister. Richard Jenkins as always has clarity. Ifyou have seen him in VISITOR you will know exactly what I am refereeingto. However this time round he is a mix between being serious and funnyand he does not seem to enjoy wearing his pants much!A very modern soundtrack compliments this worth watching movie. Mostdirectors fail to infiltrate mass numbers of viewers today since theymess up on the soundtracks. Musical scores and soundtracks are anextension to the greatness and the success of a movie. As much as thevisual senses are tingled by lively colors and amazing scenic beautiesof the skyline in NY and LA, the auditory senses need some sensationtoo. Will Gluck's choices in the auditory aspects are smart selections.The soundtrack can be called very commercial and less original,however, the more the people know it the more they will enjoy it. WouldI be right in saying that?A movie not be missed, it's not too heavy to grasp, a very basic storyof emotion. It may be called a low calorie movie! Well balanced in itshumor and lighter moments. Although it is not for the whole family (dueto nudity) it's a movie worth spending your money and time on.Title: Friends with Benefits Directed by: Will Gluck Starring: JustinTimberlake, Mila Kunis, Jenna Elfman, Richard Jenkins, Bryan Greenberg& Woody Harreison Rated: Rating: 07/10 Minutes!!!
(23 May 2012)
YA, YOU KNOW IT...
Both Timberlake and Kunis have recently broken up with their partner. Kunis plays a recruiter for GQ magazine, and Timberlake is someone she "stalked" to head up their Art department. Timberlake's ex-gf is Emma Stone. What is interesting is that Kunis' character is the laid back type of person we would expect Emma Stone to play, while Stone (what little we see of her) plays an emotional character we would expect Kunis to play. I don't know if the producers did this by design, or they just lucked into it, but knowing this made the movie funny on a different level. Kunis is savvy enough to realize she has been ruined by romantic movies as she awaits her Prince to sweep her off her feet. You know at the end of the movie, come running to her as she is about to leave, and pour his heart out to her. Kunis gives Timberlake a fast paced tour of NY, perhaps one of the best sells for Manhattan I have seen in a long time. The movie verbally condemns Hollywood's romantic comedies while ironically creating one identical to it. With some quick character build up, the film goes to a scene where Timberlake and Kunis decide that they will have sex without the emotional baggage while swearing on a Bible app. No complications, just sex. Guess how that turns out? Woody Harrelson plays a gay sports editor who is not shy about being gay. Woody gives Timberlake love advice, "It's not who you want to spend Friday night with, but who you want to spend all day Saturday with." The sex scenes between Kunis and Timberlake are more comical than romantic. Timberlake likes to keep his socks on and sneezes after an orgasm, and Kunis is a screamer. Patricia Clarkson plays Kunis' super hip mother, who has never really told her daughter who he father was. In her first few minutes he was Greek, Puerto Rican, or Russian...she is sure he was Eurasian. The dialoge is fast and witty. Kunis did a background check on a guy she dated. Timberlake responds: "Did you do a background check on me?" Kunis:"How could you possibly max out an Old Navy card?"Timberlake: "I was just out of college and really into cargo pants." In spite of the adult themes, the movie has a lighthearted chick flick Disney quality to it. The acting was good. The movie was very clever. If you liked "No Strings Attached" you might find this one on par or slightly better. F-bomb,sex, brief nudity, deals with Alzheimer's. 5 star chick flick
Charlotte (22 May 2012)
Loved it!! Funny and great chemistry!
Mila and JT are so good together. I loved this movie and will probably see it again. It is predictable but I still loved it and enjoyed it from beginning to end. This will be going on my IPad when it comes out as a go to movie when I am bored...
Carolyn C (22 May 2012)
Friends with Benefits - a romance comedy with a twist...
Friends with Benefits is a movie that I can watch over and over again,though the first time is always best. Yes it's a rom-com but it's notyour usual predictable "happily ever after." The two characters: Jamieand Dylan (played by Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake) each get dumpedby their partners at the beginning of the movie for being "emotionallydamaged" (Jamie) and "emotionally unavailable" (Dylan). Kunis'scharacter plays a headhunter working on behalf of GQ magazine toattract Dylan who is a web designer that runs a successful blog back inLA. He thinks his life is pretty perfect until he meets Jamie anddecides to take the job after she gives him a sneak peak of life inNYC. The two demonstrate that people often elude true love for fear ofgetting their emotions trampled upon. It just goes to show that beauty,success, brains and money do not protect you from getting hurt and ithappens to the best of us.They pledge to both "lock off" their feelings (just like GeorgeClooney) and have a casual "friends with benefits" relationship untilthey end up falling for each other. There's a realistic plot and thetension that occurs near the end of the movie, leads to a climax thatcouldn't be sweeter and can be described as a modern day fairytale. Oneof my long time favourite actors Woody Harrelson played a super funnycharacter that offered some pearls of wisdom to Dylan. It also has acertain seriousness to it as it gives a glimpse of what living withAlzheimer's disease is like and also how broken (single parent) homescan affect a person's future relationships. Timberlake and Kunis hadgreat on screen chemistry that made for a realistic film which howevershould be taken with a grain of salt. With a little help from his Dadand the "flash mob" Dylan is able to open his heart and allow love inand Jamie is able to "live out" her favourite movie. The film ends witha beginning  Jamie and Dylan's first date as a real couple. The onlything missing was the horse and carriage, which was in fact present,but the writers allowed a funny twist that made it even more real.The movie can be best summarized by my favourite line by WoodyHarrelson's character, Tommy: "It's not who you want to spend Fridaynight with it's who you want to spend all day Saturday with." I give this movie 7 stars!!!
(21 May 2012)
Justin needs to stick to singing...
This review is from: Friends With Benefits (Amazon Instant Video) Bad acting through the whole movie, boring, not worth $3.99 rental fee. Justin Timberlake is not a good actor in this movie.
(21 May 2012)
TIMBERLAKES & KUNIS CHEMISTRY THE KEY TO THIS ROMCOM
A lot of time a lack of chemistry between the main characters in a romcom will leave a movie down, they just aren't believable in their roles and can seem wooden and stiff, however Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis change this trend as it's their on screen chemistry that makes this movie what it is, very enjoyable.The main synopsis of the movie is that both Timberlake and Kunis are unlucky in love and Timberlake moves from L.A to New York where Kunis lands him a job at GQ, the two quickly become good friends. The movie is fast paced and both Kunis and Timberlake are perfect for their roles, there is plenty of laughs a long the way and features a strong supporting cast. Woody Harrelson is Hilarious in his role as Tommy, the head sports writer for GQ who happens to be gay and is convinced that Timberlake is also gay. Patricia Clarkson plays Kunis hippy loving mother who can't recall what nationality Kunis dad is. Richard Jenkins plays Timberlake's dad who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Emma Stone(who could probably have done a good job playing Kunis role if chosen) has a very small role as Timberlakes girlfriend who happens to be obsessed with John Mayer!While the movie never strays too far from the usual romcom rules it is a funny movie that is well held together by it's lead characters.
Robert W. (20 May 2012)
The ULTIMATE Date Movie, truly fantastic, cute and funny!!
As many, many have pointed out Friends With Benefits is practically acarbon copy of the earlier release No String Attached. The difference?Friends With Benefits did everything right!! It really is thestereotypical romantic comedy but holds no punches and even takes timeto poke fun at itself and the entire genre but unapologetically servesup exactly what it makes fun of. Irony! The laughs are non stop, andthe adult humor is without pause throughout the whole thing. They couldhave easily toned down the adult tone but given the film is about sexit makes more sense to have a good ol' fashion R Rated comedies whichare already ruling this summer anyways. It is simply fun to watch andyes it does end up pulling out the predictability you can expect fromany romantic comedy but wouldn't you be disappointed if it didn't? Asmentioned they manage to poke fun of itself and its own genre and endswith a cute heartwarming ending that wraps everything up.First of all let me just say that Justin Timberlake is going to bebecome a Hollywood A-Lister. His charisma on screen, his comedictalent, and his acting ability is outstanding! He makes the filmworthwhile for anyone and handily carries the film. Mila Kunis givesone of her best performances since That 70's Show. Her character isstereotypical to a T. The hot young successful woman with a wild sidethat makes the male lead do things he would never have done beforemaking him fall head over heels for her. But she is terrific and fun towatch and the chemistry between Kunis and Timberlake is near legendary.As far as I'm concerned it's Richard Gere/Julia Roberts worthy. Theyare great together. The supporting cast is nothing short of brilliant.Patricia Clarkson, Jenna Elfman, and the amazing Richard Jenkins areabsolutely terrific in their respective roles. The only disappointingperformance is that of Woody Harrelson whose 'gay' character is wayoverdone and becomes annoying rather than endearing when everyone elsegrows on you.Director Will Gluck is fairly new to directing but he has hit two bighome runs in my book. First was the sleeper hit Easy A which seems tohave made Emma Stone (who makes a small cameo in this film) an A-Listerpardon the pun and now this film. Simply he knows how to entertain andI think he has a big eye for talent. I doubt that Gluck will ever takehome an Academy Award but he will entertain without a doubt. I know howsome reviewers will take this film...predictable, mushy, overlydramatic in spots but I am judging this by sheer and utterentertainment value and I was thrilled with how entertaining it was. Itis truly the perfect date movie because girls will love it and guys canenjoy it just as much for the comedy and the performances. An A+ movieexperience!! 8.5/10
mitch_e33 (17 May 2012)
Full of promises, but little delivery.
Set in the Big Apple, 'Friends With Benefits' (2011), follows LA-basedart director Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and New Yorker corporatehead-hunter Jamie (Mila Kunis), who both have been dumped by theirrespective partners after being labelled emotionally damaged andunavailable. After Jamie is assigned to lure Dylan to the GQ offices inNew York, they quickly form a close friendship. As the title suggests,they eventually attempt to experiment with their friendship by addingsex into the equation, all the while convinced they can remain'just-friends'.Directed by Will Gluck, who directed and produced the brilliant 'EasyA' (2010), 'Friends With Benefits' is pretty much your run-of-the-millrom-com. The script at the beginning offers the possibility of a uniqueplot line, as the characters declare Hollywood to be full ofunrealistic love, however the film ends with a highly predictablefinish that goes against the ideas brought forth in the first half anhour. The two leads are solid, however, and Justin Timberlake shines somewhatin the last 30 minutes, giving his character more depth than that isusually found in romantic comedies. However it is the supporting castthat really add to the film, Patricia Clarkson as Jamie's mother isexcellent, and Jenna Elfman is genuinely believable as Dylan's sister,struggling with their father's Alzheimer's. Woody Harrelson is somewhatwasted, however, as Dylan's gay friend, with the writers resorting totiresome stereotypes for the duration of his time on screen. Overall, while the cast is solid and there are genuine laughs to behad, the first 30 minutes promises something other than the ending thatwe are left with, and will inevitably go into the enormous pile ofpredictable rom-coms.
Francine (16 May 2012)
No benefits to seeing this!
Borderline porn and trashy language, which really ruined it. There was one funny scene which I won't ruin for you. The movie has a fast pace until the end when it just drags. I do not think the leads had any chemistry, frankly, although they are both cute.So don't say I didn't warn you. This comes from someone who loves the chick flick genre.
Cl@us! (16 May 2012)
Impressed...
I went to watch this movie with my husband because we could not find any other movie with a reasonable number of empty seats. We did not what to expect from this movie at all. the first 5 minutes seem kind of forced between the actor, but as the movie progresses their get some chemistry. the movie is kind of predictable but entertaining... if you like this type of movie give it a chance you may be impressed just like me... :)
(15 May 2012)
Absolutely surprised to love it
I purposely did not go see this film because it came out around the same time as a bunch of romantic comedies that all sounded like the same film. I kept thinking, "What's the difference between this movie and "No Strings Attached"? Did somebody run out of plots? Now as funny as I think Ashton Kutcher is and as much as I liked his role, it wasn't until after this film (while watching Justin Timberlake on "Lopez Tonight") that I realized how funny he is. I just knew Justin Timberlake as the guy who can dance his butt off and who is quite possibly the best person to team up with Timbaland (outside of Missy Elliot). I didn't know a thing about Mila Kunis besides getting asked out by a soldier. But I figured the film finally came to DVD. Why not watch it?I loved this film. They had the best chemistry for a comedic couple, and even when the scenes were serious, they were just as good there, too. It's difficult to take a couple seriously after they've been THIS goofy with each other through the first half of the film. I don't think anybody thought they weren't going to eventually have some serious scenes, but even if this film wasn't a comedy, it was good enough to be a drama. I thought the two of them were an adorable couple, and Justin Timberlake is sexy as hell anyway. But he had an equally beautiful partner who cracked me up as much as he did. I'd already seen him rapping with Jimmy Fallon so I knew he had a rap library in his head. The scene with Kris Kross didn't even make me bat an eye, and I know the lyrics he mumbled his way through. Anyway, the film's plot is predictable (minus the father, I never really knew what he was going to do next), but the way the actors pulled off the comedy was not. I give them a loud round of applause for making a romantic comedy that was equal parts romantic as it was comedy. "No Strings Attached" was cool, but it didn't have anything on this film.
crystal_finlay (11 May 2012)
A modern comedy about casual sex
Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and Jamie (Mila Kunis) are two beautiful,young, and charming individuals who fall in love under the mostunconventional circumstances in the summer flick, "Friends withBenefits." During the process of recruiting Dylan to join a New Yorkbased magazine, Jamie shows Dylan some of New York's most famousattractions all while the two spark an innocent yet adventurousfriendship. As the title alludes, the two confess their physicalattraction to one another and swear to have casual sex withoutemotional commitment whatsoever. As they spend more time with eachother and get to know the other better, they soon discover that theirsexual routine changes their friendship for the worse.In addition to the modern sexual overtones of the script "Friends withBenefits" captures the aesthetic values of New York City's bustlingculture, diverse attitudes, and breath taking scenes. Early into thefilm, Jamie confidently declares that she is going to "sell" Dylan on"New York" and in doing so introduces him to the endless choices ofeateries, rooftops of sky scrappers, and flash-mob routines in themiddle of Time Square. How could Dylan resist? He is convinced to walkaway from his life as a blogger in Los Angeles and take a job in a hugecity where he knows one person- Jamie who has to be one the friendliestand most social people that the city has to offer. He doesn't want toadmit it but her personality knocks him off his feet and he spends mostof his time trying to convince himself that their relationship mustremain confined to their "friends with benefits" status which gets moreentertaining as the film progresses. Its very hard not to fall in lovewith this duo as friends or as lovers who want more but don't know howto uncomplicated things.The supporting cast accounts for a number of the film's laughs. Lorna(Jamie's mother played by Patricia Clarckson) is the complete oppositeof her career-driven mother. She binge drinks, sleeps arounduncontrollably, and fears stability. Tommy (Woody Harrelson) is a gaysports editor at Dylan's magazine who prides himself upon being"strictly dickly" although he admires women as being superior to men.Go figure."Friends with Benefits" is a modern, raunchy yet tasteful romanticcomedy about two confused people who struggle to maintain the statusquo of how their relationship should develop and their endearingfeelings for one another. It gets a rating of 7 out of 10.
Leonard (11 May 2012)
No benefits to movie goer.
There is no chemistry between the leads. One problem is that Justin Timberlake is a dullard. Even Mila Kunis can't overcome his deadweight and a poor screen play. The director and writers tried to overcome the poor screenplay by numerous boring sex scenes and unnecessary foul-mouth language. Thus the R-rating. I found my self longing for the days of interminable chase scenes and computed-generated armies. They would be more interesting. At best, this is a movie for those in the early teens, it is certainly not for adults. It is a terrible movie, and it takes a lot to make me unhappy with a popcorn movie.
julian-mumford (11 May 2012)
Fun in parts with definite sparks between the leads
Similar to the recent "No Strings Attached", this rom-com asks thequestion, can you have sex without love or a relationship? Of course ifyou are Milas Kunis or Justin Timberlake your chances will be somewhathigher than the average Joe but as an average Joe, you probably knowthe answer to that question already.Maybe but it would certainly be difficult, human nature being what itis.Dylan Harper (Justin Timberlake) is the archetypal young "designertype", doing lots of flash stuff on a "Minority Report style" board andbeing paid lots of money to do art/design for a blog site.Meanwhile Jamie Rellis (Mila Kunis) is a headhunter in New Yorkattempting to fill a senior art/design position for GQ in New York.Following a bad start at the airport the two meet and Jamie attempts to"sell" New York to Dylan by giving him the grand but secret tour, aftera quick flash mob and obligatory out of bounds rooftop view of thecity, Dylan is sold.The pair then decide that not only have they become firm friends butthe idea of becoming "bed buddies" is rather appealing, both beinghealthy specimens with compatible body parts, no strings attached, nonasty breakups and they will remain friends forever, all sorted.We are then treated to the usual movie montage of sex scenes that arereasonably explicit in a main stream movie and on occasion stray into,"did we really need to know that much detail", territory.Timberlake and Kunis have good chemistry together on screen, making abelievable young couple having a great time, with good jobs, lives andapartments.Woody Harrelson pops up as a flamboyantly gay Art Director, befriendingDylan and adding a few good one liners, although the character islargely irrelevant to the story, aside of providing an audience view ofDylan's thinking but it is always good to see Harrelson back on screen.Kunis is sexy and natural, Timberlake plays an extension of himself anddoes nothing to dispel concerns over his range, following his excellentturn in "The Social Network".So far, just your usual sex comedy, the film then deviates from thenorm by looking for some depth as Dylan introduces Jamie to his family.This takes on a more serious tone which does rescue the movie from someof the usual rom-com clichés. Not that it avoids them all, queueHollywood sign rescue but there is an attempt to move away from theshallow end.Jenna Elfman, Patricia Clarkson & Richard Jenkins all contribute tothis widening of the story and add some necessary acting weight,providing perhaps the best segment of the film. Yet more demonstration,if it were needed, that generally good actors help to make betterfilms.As they say, "who would have thought...." Summary Fun in parts with definite sparks between the leads, an adequaterom-com for the under 30's but older audiences may wish for a morechaste approach.Marginally better than "No Strings attached" but overall adds little tothe genre but at least aims a little higher, albeit falling short intoacceptable date movie territory.
(10 May 2012)
Better Than "No Strings Attached"
Loved Mila Kunis && Justin Timberlake was actually a really funny actor. This movie follows the same cliche plot line as most romantic comedies. HOWEVER, it also taught me multiple lessons. I laughed throughout the entire movie and I learned a couple of things. AND hey... seeing Justin Timberlake's butt a couple of times really didn't hurt my review of 5 stars. I would def. rent this again.
(06 May 2012)
Its alright...
This review is from: Friends With Benefits [HD] (Amazon Instant Video) I was expecting this movie to be so much better than it was. It wasn't that funny nor was the story that great. Very disappointing imo.
vsbombay (06 May 2012)
Absolute Entertainer
I went to the movie with no expectations, and was thoroughlyentertained. A laugh riot from the get go! A very funny movie thatdeals with dating, friends, relationships, and sex.The audience broke into laughter several times throughout themovie--clearly bits and pieces of the movie resonated with one and all.Performances by the actors was great--there was spontaneity, chemistry,and awesome screen presence. And of course, NYC is at its best. Onecannot help but fall in love with the characters as they walk inCentral Park or gush through Times Square.It is a light hearted movie that makes you feel good about life!
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